Because!

L. B. Mek



 

 

Because, you left a minute late

and I for a change, an hour early

 

festive period, retail Sale - hell

double pay hours, had me

leaping out of bed, at Aurora’s six AM

 

while, your alarm - snoozed you

and had you skipping breakfast

and belatedly Usain bolting, at seven AM.

 

Because, I stuck a foot - out

held that train door a second longer

and you – gasping, dimple-wheezed 

your frantic thank-you’s, adorably.

 

Because, you chose to stand

by the door - across from me

and I, stutter mumbled

random chit-chat, nothings 

to prevent you hearing, drumming

beneath my ribs - louder, than 

our soundtrack, ambience

of electrified metal wheels

upon fated tracks, to our very own

meet-cute: scene.

 

Because, three days later I found you

again 

and you, kindly played along

with my happenstance, acting

routine.

 

Because, you chose 

to see what potential goodness

I had in me, rather

than the shambles I was

at that point, in my life.

 

Because, I played the clown

made you laugh, addicted 

to your dimpled smile

that soothed, my accrued aches

every time.

 

Because, your poise and grace

transcended, your aesthetic beauty

and insured, even I knew - instantly 

just having you by my side

would make me, a winner in life.

 

Because, your patience 

granted us time – enough

for me to grow

and become

the partner you deserve.

 

Because, despite everything 

when I express my love

you act, like 

I’m a lover, you’re lucky to have.

 

Because, in my arms

you feel self-assured, enough

to let out

your spoilt brat, side

and every week, without fail

you do something

new and wild

and let me know, to you

I’m: what matters

most.

 

Because, these words

however epic in length

I ink them, can never do justice

to the miracle 

that is, you and me

finding each other

and staying beside each other

while doing

anything and everything

or

absolutely nothing: treasuring

our blessing for as long, as we

possibly can.

 

Because: Love!

 

 

© L. B. Mek

February 2022

Comments8

  • spilleronsheet

    Very romantic dear Mek
    The season of love
    The week of romance
    Justified by the words you string
    Because love is simple
    Silly
    Yet sincere in heart
    Sacrifice and respect
    Dedication and true intentions colours the canvas of love
    The “Because” you wove
    Shall attract the lover
    For whom you wrote
    Very lovely write dear friend

    • L. B. Mek

      glad you enjoyed the read, dear poet
      thank you for the kind comment

    • dusk arising

      What a lovely tale. Brings an ache to the part of my soul which knows the two salts of loneliness and harmony.

      Lovely writing LBM... a must for my favourites

      • L. B. Mek

        means a lot Dusk, thank you!
        and like you, my past & present
        is seasoned
        with those contrasting salts, lol

      • Vamsi Sudha

        Dear MEK !!
        These lines of yours...really made me wonder....your expression..
        "Because, you chose to stand
        by the door - across from me
        and I, stutter mumbled
        random chit-chat, nothings
        to prevent you hearing, drumming
        beneath my ribs - louder, than
        our soundtrack, ambience
        of electrified metal wheels
        upon fated tracks, to our very own
        meet-cute: scene.

        " Drumming beneath my ribs....what a fabulous diction...
        Awesome one from you again !! Liked it and enjoyed the journey to the core !!

        • L. B. Mek

          so happy you enjoyed the read, dear poet
          and yes, 'a journey'
          is an apt description for this scribble, lol

        • NABI

          lovely poem.. as lovely as thee..🌹🌹🌹

          • L. B. Mek

            love that you use the Hangul, for a pen name
            such a melodic word
            and you've chosen the rare blue butterfly..
            (thank you! for such a warm comment)

          • Poetic Dan

            That was the best my friend and the spoil brat is hard to handle in us all! Absolutely loved the muttered sounds, really felt this to my heart.

            Takes hard work to know our own let alone treasure anothers responsibly. Thanks for keep pointing the way!

            • Poetic Dan

              ...ooo, forgot to say. Perfect tune to fit and finish my morning off with!

              • L. B. Mek

                reading your comments
                gave me a warm start to my morning
                and in this windy weather, that's quite a fit.. lol
                thank you! my friend

              • thelmaeze6

                This poetry connotes reality piercing right into my heart; I enjoyed every line and every word written spoke to my soul in different voices. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with us.

                • L. B. Mek

                  so glad you enjoyed the read, dear poet
                  love your wording of 'reality piercing'
                  what an encouraging comment
                  you have eloquently inked
                  humbly, I thank you!

                • theconcealed-chronicle

                  Captivating as always.
                  ' you chose
                  to see what potential goodness
                  I had in me, rather
                  than the shambles '
                  These few lines explain so much purely.
                  There is always more to someone or something than meets the eye. Thank you for delivering such beautiful emotions through this piece of yours.

                  • L. B. Mek

                    wow, how very sweet of you
                    so happy you enjoyed the read
                    and could connect with its core sentiment's
                    thank you!

                  • aburmeister

                    What a wonderful and fantastic story and the love shown for another! It is so refreshing and …. all of the “Beacause…” what amazing writing!

                    • L. B. Mek

                      lol, amazing is such an ecstatic word
                      and to gift it, as praise - somewhat undeservedly
                      but knowingly-so, to encourage and support
                      well - there's few, heart's
                      kind enough, to achieve
                      such a feat..
                      and so I humbly, thank you! dear poet



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